Clinical Coding Liaison Officer

University College London Hospital; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established clinical coder is sought to join a dynamic team at a leading NHS trust. This fully remote role offers the chance to enhance your coding skills while managing a diverse specialty portfolio. You will collaborate with clinical services and stakeholders to ensure accurate coding in line with standards. The organization is committed to sustainability and offers a supportive work environment with various staff benefits. If you have a passion for clinical coding and want to make a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Travel Loans

Discounts

Wellbeing Programmes

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a coder with ACC qualification.
• Understanding of medical terminology and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate coding of clinical activity for various specialties.
• Engage with clinical divisions to enhance coding understanding.

Skills

Clinical Coding

Medical Terminology

Anatomy Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Education

ACC National Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

The use of AI is monitored, and applicants must declare its use in their supporting statement.

Job overview

As an established Clinical Coder, you will support the department in accurate and timely coding of clinical activity. This includes managing a specialty portfolio and coding in line with standards, rules, and conventions. Joining a dynamic and supportive team offers an opportunity to enhance your skills, engage with clinical services, and collaborate with various stakeholders across the Trust.

The coding team has a strong track record for high-quality coding within an inclusive, collaborative infrastructure. This role is fully remote, with an additional 10% salary supplement for possession of the National Clinical Coding Qualification, plus a 20% inner London HCAS. Previous applicants need not reapply until 6 months after their last interview.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Coding Liaison Officer will code a range of specialties to a complex level, guided by their specialist coder and team manager. Responsibilities include planning and configuring work for efficiency and accuracy, both independently and as part of a team.

Engaging with clinical divisions is vital to ensure alignment between clinicians and coders, enhancing understanding of coding requirements and their importance. The role involves building good relationships with clinical leads, attending forums, and acting as an interface between clinical teams and the coding service.

Working for our organisation

UCLH is one of the UK's most complex NHS trusts, serving a diverse population with a range of acute and specialist services across eight sites, including University College Hospital and others. We focus on complex illnesses, women's health, cancer, infections, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases, supported by world-class services.

We are committed to sustainability, aiming for net zero emissions by 2031 (direct) and 2040 (indirect).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details, refer to the attached Job Description.

Why work at UCLH?

UCLH was voted the top NHS trust to work for in England, with a strong 'One Team' ethos and core values of safety, kindness, teamwork, and improvement. We support flexible working and offer various staff benefits, including travel loans, discounts, and wellbeing programmes.

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• ACC national qualification with a 90% pass in theory and practical, requiring about 2 years' experience as a coder.
• Medical terminology and anatomy knowledge.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years clinical coding experience.

Communication

• High interpersonal skills to liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to challenge and clarify issues professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Responsibility for Information Resources

• Desirable: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications.

UCLH values diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working policies and various staff benefits. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged. The role may close early; check your email regularly for correspondence. If shortlisted, you'll be contacted within three weeks of the closing date.